Jefferson County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$80,522
Per Capita Income
$37,869
Poverty Rate
8.6%
SNAP Recipients
7.2%
Gini Index
0.395
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K11.2%
$25K–$50K18.2%
$50K–$75K17.2%
$75K–$100K15.4%
$100K–$150K21.1%
$150K–$200K9.3%
$200K+7.7%
The median household income in Jefferson County, MO is $80,522 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,869. 8.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 7.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.395 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).